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Farm Groups Tariff Warning and California Almond's Rat Infestation
The Agribusiness Update
Farm groups are warning the White House that the tariff war is making already high fertilizer prices worse, and California’s Central Valley produces a large number of almonds, and that area is being invaded by rats.
Roadless Rule Rollback Could Open Door to Forest Management
California Ag Today
A recent decision may give land managers more tools to reduce wildfire risk on millions of acres.
Congressional Calls for a New Farm BIll and U.S.-China Trade Optimism
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig is calling for the Farm Bill to get done, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism that “substantial progress” in U.S./China trade negotiations.
Farm Labor Stories False and NCBA Applauds ACRES Act
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau dispels rumors claiming immigration enforcement raids caused widespread labor shortages for citrus harvest in the Central Valley, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association applauds House passage of the ACRES Act and the Fix Our Forests Act.
Farm Labor Stories False and NCBA Applauds ACRES Act
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau dispels rumors claiming immigration enforcement raids caused widespread labor shortages for citrus harvest in the Central Valley, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association applauds House passage of the ACRES Act and the Fix Our Forests Act.
Fix Our Forests Act Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse applauds a bipartisan vote in the House of Representatives that passed the Fix our Forests Act to restore forest health and increase resiliency to catastrophic wildfires.
Fix Our Forests Act Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse applauds a bipartisan vote in the House of Representatives that passed the Fix our Forests Act to restore forest health and increase resiliency to catastrophic wildfires.
West Coast Dockworkers Ratify Contract and Drought Expands
The Agribusiness Update
West Coast dockworkers vote to ratify a tentative 6-year contract agreement reached in June, and weekly Drought Monitor showed drought getting worse across areas in the Midwest, South, Southwest, and the Pacific Northwest.
Canadian Wildfires Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We’re again hearing stories about wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada to American cities, but University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor, Cliff Mass says climate change is not causing them, despite what you might be hearing.
Canadian Wildfires Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We’re again hearing stories about wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada to American cities, but University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor, Cliff Mass says climate change is not causing them, despite what you might be hearing.
Biochar Tools in California and Gas Prices Drop Again
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers in California are working to bring biochar nutrients to help growers, and gas prices, including diesel, have dropped for the 13th straight week.
FORESTS Act Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A "common sense" approach to forest management could come in the form of the FORESTS Act.
FORESTS Act Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A "common sense" approach to forest management could come in the form of the FORESTS Act.
NAWG on WOTUS Changes and Net Farm Income Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The National Association of Wheat Growers is expressing disappointment in decision to change WOTUS Rule, and Net Farm Income reaches highest point since 2013.
Healthy forests
Line on Agriculture
Observations from Joe Fox, President of the National Association of State Foresters.
California Cherry Harvest and Food Spending Down
The Agribusiness Update
California kicks off cherry harvest, and food spending has rebounded from the pandemic but still low.
Georgia Peanut Referendum Reaffirmed and Food Spending Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission's referendum gets reaffirmation vote, food spending has rebounded from the pandemic lows but still off the average.
Trillion Trees Act
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is throwing his support to Arkansas Congressman Bruce Westerman's Trillion Trees Act.
Wildfire Fuel Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Maycumber bill would promote forest management in effort to reduce fuel loads in Washington state to protect state lands from wildfires.
Wildfire Bill Moves to Senate Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Resilient Federal Forests Act, or Wildfire Bill, passes House vote and moves to Senate.